LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Earns Strong Early Reviews

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by TT Games, enters early access at midnight. The Deluxe Edition is available now on the Xbox Store for £79.99 / $89.99 and includes early access; the standard edition is scheduled for release on May 22.

Early reviews score the game between 7/10 and 10/10. The PS5 edition has a Metacritic average of 84 based on the platform’s reviews. Early coverage highlights the game’s treatment of Batman’s history and its open-world Gotham as central features.

Reviewers point to three main gameplay elements: combat, exploration and puzzle-solving. Combat is described as a fast-paced system that mixes countering, dodging and charged abilities. The open-world Gotham is described as packed with collectibles and “hundreds of pockets of opportunity,” and reviewers note a range of side activities that extend playtime beyond the main story.

Some reviews note repetitive encounter design and one-note enemy types. Several critics find the humor and narrative uneven. One review wrote that the game “tries to honor many legacies at once, and struggles to serve them all effectively.”

The early access launch grants Deluxe Edition buyers immediate access to additional content on Xbox. The standard edition will broaden availability when it releases on May 22. As of publication, the PS5 edition accounts for the largest set of reviews on Metacritic, producing the current average of 84 while individual scores range from 7/10 to 10/10.